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Month: October 2016

The National Society of Collegiate Scholars recently accepted Eric Baumbach of Willowbrook, Illinois, into its membership. He has served as the data analyst chair of service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Among his various academic and career pursuits, Willowbrook’s Eric Baumbach has shown a special interest in accounting.

Public accountants perform many important financial services to individuals and companies. Perhaps the most important aspect of public accounting is auditing. In any given year, much of an accounting firm’s resources are typically devoted to performing audits of financial statements for private companies. These can provide up to half of the firm’s revenue.

Some accountants specialize in preparing income taxes for individuals and businesses. This route offers substantial job security, as accountants are often called upon to help navigate the ever-changing laws that govern taxation.

Public accountants offer a variety of day-to-day accounting services for clients as well. These can include maintenance of accounting records, reconciliation of bank statements, payroll, quarterly tax filings, and other services that may be too burdensome for businesses with limited staffing.